A/N: Hai guys. How's it going, okay well on to the chapter. And don't worry chapter 37 will be posted soon cuz it's already written :D
Today is the day Gale comes in from the Capitol, and the day of the test. The doorbell rings, and Peeta jumps up to get it as I sink in a chair, Willow in my arms. She rests, her ear placed over my heart that beats rapidly. Two peacekeepers come in, Gale trailing behind them.
"Ms. Everdeen, Mr. Mellark," they say bowing to us. "You requested Mr. Hawthorne's presence, correct?"
I nod my head, my mouth sticking from the nervousness.
"We need him for a medical appointment testing in paternal relations, and that does not leave the room, understand?" I say harshly.
They nod their heads, and respond, "We can leave whenever."
Peeta feeds our guest as I drop off Willow, and when I walk back into my house, I take a look at Gale. He sits there, smirking, his eyes fixated on me, the steel orbs glowing with want. He has a touch of facial hair, and his hair is messy.
When it is time for our appointment the peacekeepers guide Gale to the hospital, and we go to meet Dr. Mayac.
"Ms. Everdeen," one of the guards says to me, extending his arm, "if you request, we will guard outside of the room to give you some privacy, but as a safety precaution," he says, then drops a small button in my palm, "if you have any trouble with Mr. Hawthorne, press the button and we will be right in. And also, everything said or heard today will be completely disregarded, and not repeated to another soul."
"Thank you," I say, then with Peeta and Gale we walk into the room.
"Hello Katniss," Dr. Mayac says smiling, "are you ready for the paternity test?"
I nervously nod my head, and Dr. Mayac collects a DNA sample from both Gale and Peeta. Then, she takes me into another room for privacy to extract a DNA sample from the baby.
She runs the tests and we sit in silence, Peeta holding me close.
"Damn Catnip," Gale says, "I'm hoping the baby isn't mine, although it could be," he gives me a smirk.
My heart pounds in my ears, and I feel Peeta's muscles clench. I look into his azure orbs, kissing him with reassurance.
"I love you," I whisper to him, "and no matter what that pig did," I say motioning to Gale, "I need you to know that. And this baby, whether or not it is yours, or if it's his, I'm not going let this hurt our relationship. I just need you to know I love you."
He kisses me ferociously, and says, "Katniss, I love you so much, and this baby will only benefit us, not hurt us."
Gale falls asleep, and an hour after the tests started, Dr. Mayac strolls in, with the results.
"Katniss, the father is. . ."